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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Abstract
This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown. Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking website at http://www.regulations.gov.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 144 (Friday, July 30, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15101]
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Vol. 86
Friday,
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July 30, 2021
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Department of Defense
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
48 CFR Ch. 1
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being
developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' This agenda is being
published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rulemaking process. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has
attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication,
except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however,
unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations
that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to
the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for
the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act
on or by the dates shown.
Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the
Government's rulemaking website at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Mandell, Division Director,
Regulatory Secretariat Division, 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20405-0001, 202-501-4755.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD, GSA, and NASA, under their several
statutory authorities, jointly issue and maintain the FAR through
periodic issuance of changes published in the Federal Register and
produced electronically as Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs).
The electronic version of the FAR, including changes, can be
accessed on the FAR website at <a href="http://www.acquisition.gov/far">http://www.acquisition.gov/far</a>.
Dated: March 12, 2021.
William F. Clark,
Director, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of
Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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240....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN44
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally
Identifiable Information.
241....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN56
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-016, Controlled
Unclassified Information
(CUI).
242....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN66
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-006; Definition
of Subcontract.
243....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN71
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-012, Rights to
Federally Funded
Inventions and Licensing
of Government-Owned
Inventions.
244....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN72
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and COTS
Item Contracts From
Certain Laws and
Regulations.
245....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN73
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-014, Increasing
Task-Order Level
Competition.
246....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN90
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically
Underutilized Business
Zone Program.
247....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN91
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program
Amendments.
248....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN98
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between
Procurement & Non-
Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment.
249....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO08
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-005,
Explanations to
Unsuccessful Offerors on
Certain Orders Under Task
and Delivery Order
Contracts.
250....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO10
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-007,
Accelerated Payments
Applicable to Contracts
With Certain Small
Business Concerns.
251....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO11
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-008,
Prohibition on Criminal
History Inquiries by
Contractors Prior to
Conditional Offer.
252....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO12
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation
Research and Technology
Transfer Programs.
253....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO17
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-013,
Certification of Women-
Owned Small Businesses.
254....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO18
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-016,
Rerepresentation of Size
and Socioeconomic Status.
255....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO19
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-001, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard
to Certified Mail, In-
Person Business, Mail,
Notarization, Original
Documents, Seals, and
Signatures.
256....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO22
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-008, Amendments
to the FAR Buy American
Act Requirements.
257....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AO23
(FAR); FAR Case 2021-005;
Disclosure of Beneficial
Owner in Federal
Contracting.
258....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO24
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-006,
Prohibition on Requiring
Disclosure of Political
Contributions.
259....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO25
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-007, Maximum
Award Price for Certain
Sole Source Manufacturing
Contracts.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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260....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN29
Regulation: FAR Case 2016-
005; Effective
Communication Between
Government and Industry.
261....................... FAR Acquisition Regulation 9000-AN31
(FAR); FAR Case 2015-038,
Reverse Auction Guidance.
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262....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN32
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection
for Contractor Employees.
263....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN34
Regulation; FAR Case 2016-
002, Applicability of
Small Business
Regulations Outside the
United States.
264....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN35
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2016-011, Revision
of Limitations on
Subcontracting.
265....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN43
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 to
Encourage Vendor Feedback.
266....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN46
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in
Information and
Communication Technology.
267....................... Federal Regulation 9000-AN59
Acquisition (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures.
268....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN78
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract
Administration.
269....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN83
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
270....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN84
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-001, Analysis
for Equipment
Acquisitions.
271....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN86
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and
Consolidation.
272....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN87
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-004, Good Faith
in Small Business
Subcontracting.
273....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN92
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on
Contracting With Entities
Using Certain
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
274....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO04
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-004,
Application of the MPT to
Certain Task and Delivery
Orders.
275....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO13
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-011,
Implementation of FASC
Exclusion Orders.
276....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO16
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-012, Scope of
Review by Procurement
Center Representatives.
277....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO21
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-003, Update to
Certain Online References
in the FAR.
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DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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278....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AL82
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2011-001;
Organizational Conflicts
of Interest and Unequal
Access to Information.
279....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM41
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2012-001;
Performance of Inherently
Governmental Functions
and Critical Functions.
280....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM69
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2013-022; Extension
of Limitations on
Contractor Employee
Personal Conflicts of
Interest.
281....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AM95
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-023; Federal
Supply Schedule Order
Level Material.
282....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN39
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-003; Individual
Sureties.
283....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN48
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2015-037, Definition
of ``Information
Technology''.
284....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN57
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2017-018, Violation
of Arms Control Treaties
or Agreements With the
United States.
285....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN62
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-002, Protecting
Life in Global Health
Assistance.
286....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN75
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-016, Lowest
Price Technically
Acceptable Source
Selection Process.
287....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN79
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-021, Reserve
Officer Training Corps
and Military Recruiting
on Campus.
288....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN81
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2018-023, Taxes-
Foreign Contracts in
Afghanistan.
289....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN85
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-002,
Recreational Services on
Federal Lands.
290....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN94
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-010, Efficient
Federal Operations.
291....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AN99
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2019-016, Maximizing
Use of American-Made
Goods, Products and
Materials.
292....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO09
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2020-006,
Documentation of Market
Research.
293....................... Federal Acquisition 9000-AO20
Regulation (FAR); FAR
Case 2021-002, Increased
Efficiencies With Regard
to In-Person Business,
Mail, and Signatures.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Proposed Rule Stage
240. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-013, Breaches
of Personally Identifiable Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to create and implement appropriate
contract clauses and regulatory coverage to address contractor
requirements for a breach response consistent with the requirements.
This FAR change will implement the requirements outlined in the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum, M-17-12, ``Preparing for and
Responding to a Breach of Personally Identifiable Information,''
section V part B.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202-550-0935,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#244745494556450a4256454a474d57644357450a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e281838f839083cc8490838c818b91a2859183cc858d94">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN44
241. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2017-016,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
program of Executive Order 13556 of November 4, 2010. As the executive
agent designated to oversee the Governmentwide CUI program, NARA issued
implementing regulations in late 2016 designed to address Federal
agency policies for designating, safeguarding, disseminating, marking,
decontrolling, and disposing of CUI. The NARA rule, which is codified
at 32 CFR 2002, affects contractors that handle, possess, use, share,
or receive CUI. This FAR rule helps to ensure uniform implementation of
the requirements of the CUI program in contracts across Government
agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202-550-0935,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#254644484457440b4357444b464c56654256440b424a53"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a191b171b081b541c081b141913093a1d091b541d150c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN56
242. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2018-006;
Definition of Subcontract
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 820 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2018. Section 820 amends 41
U.S.C. 1906(c)(1) to change the definition of ``subcontract'' for the
procurement of commercial items to exclude agreements entered into by a
contractor for the supply of commodities that are intended for use in
the performance of multiple contracts with the Federal Government and
other parties and are not identifiable to any particular contract.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202-208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#224f4b414a43474e4d0c48434149514d4c624551430c454d54"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="35585c565d5450595a1b5f54565e465a5b755246541b525a43">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN66
243. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2018-012, Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
implement the changes to 37 CFR parts 401 and 404, ``Rights to
Federally Funded Inventions and Licensing of Government-Owned
Inventions,'' dated May 14, 2018. The changes reduce regulatory burdens
on the public, but increase burdens on the Government, provide greater
clarity to large businesses by codifying the applicability of Bayh-Dole
as directed in Executive Order 12591, and provide greater clarity to
all Federal funding recipients by updating regulatory provisions to
align with provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act in terms
of definitions and timeframes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202-208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f72767c777e7a737031757e7c746c70715f786c7e31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="234e4a404b42464f4c0d49424048504c4d634450420d444c55">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN71
244. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2018-013, Exemption
of Commercial and Cots Item Contracts From Certain Laws and Regulations
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch.137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 839 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019.
Paragraph (a) requires the FAR Council to review each past
determination made not to exempt contracts and subcontracts for
commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available
off-the-shelf (COTS) items from certain laws when these contracts would
otherwise have been exempt under 41 U.S.C. 1906(d) or 41 U.S.C.
1907(b). The FAR Council or the Administrator for Federal Procurement
Policy has to determine whether there still exists specific reason not
to provide exemptions from certain laws. If no determination is made to
continue to exempt commercial contracts and subcontracts from certain
laws, paragraph (a) requires that revisions to the FAR be proposed to
reflect exemptions from those laws.
Paragraph (b) requires the FAR Council to review the FAR to assess
every regulation that requires a specific clause in contracts for
commercial products or commercial services, unless the regulation is
required by law or Executive Order. Paragraph (b) also requires that
revisions to the FAR be proposed to eliminate those regulations
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unless the FAR Council makes a determination not to eliminate a
regulation.
Paragraph (c) requires the FAR Council to review the FAR to assess
every regulation that requires a prime contractor to include a specific
clause in subcontracts for commercially available off-the-shelf items,
unless the clause is required by law or Executive Order. Paragraph (c)
also requires that revisions to the FAR be proposed to eliminate those
regulations unless the FAR Council makes a determination not to
eliminate a regulation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703-605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c616d647e796e6d22796868637b606d4c6b7f6d226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6cbc7ced4d3c4c788d3c2c2c9d1cac7e6c1d5c788c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN72
245. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Far Case 2018-014,
Increasing Task-Order Level Competition
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 876 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, which
would provide civilian agencies with an exception to the existing
statutory requirement to include price to the Federal Government as an
evaluation factor that must be considered in the evaluation of
proposals for all contracts. The exception would only apply to IDIQ
contracts and to Federal Supply Schedule contracts for services that
are priced at an hourly rate. Furthermore, the exception would only
apply in those instances where the Government intends to make a
contract award to all qualifying offerors, thus affording maximum
opportunity for effective competition at the task order level. An
offeror would be qualified only if it is a responsible source and
submits a proposal that conforms to the requirements of the
solicitation, meets any technical requirements, and is otherwise
eligible for award.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202-501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a9cadcdbddc0da87cec5c6dfccdbe9cedac887cec6df"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96f5e3e4e2ffe5b8f1faf9e0f3e4d6f1e5f7b8f1f9e0">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN73
246. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-007, Update of
Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes issued in
a final rule on November 26, 2019 by the Small Business Administration
regarding the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
Program. The regulatory changes are intended to reduce the regulatory
burden associated with the HUBZone Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bcd1ddd0d5cfcfdd92d6d3d2d9cffcdbcfdd92dbd3ca"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c717d70756f6f7d32767372796f5c7b6f7d327b736a">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN90
247. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-008, Small
Business Program Amendments
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes proposed
by the Small Business Administration regarding small business programs.
The proposed regulatory changes include the timing of the determination
of size status for multiple-award contracts for which price is not
evaluated at the contract level; the grounds for size-status protests;
and the grounds for socioeconomic status protests.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f020e03061c1c0e410500010a1c2f081c0e41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b6dbd7dadfc5c5d798dcd9d8d3c5f6d1c5d798d1d9c0">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN91
248. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-015, Improving
Consistency Between Procurement & Non-Procurement Procedures on
Suspension and Debarment
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to bring the FAR and the Non-procurement
Common Rule (NCR) procedures on suspension and debarment into closer
alignment. The FAR covers procurement matters and the NCR covers other
transactions, such as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts of
assistance, loans and loan guarantees.
The Government uses suspension and debarment procedures to exercise
business judgment. These procedures give Federal officials a
discretionary means to exclude parties from participation in certain
transactions, while affording those parties due process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#94f7e1e6e0fde7baf3f8fbe2f1e6d4f3e7f5baf3fbe2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a190f080e1309541d16150c1f083a1d091b541d150c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN98
249. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-005,
Explanations to Unsuccessful Offerors on Certain Orders Under Task and
Delivery Order Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 874 of the NDAA for
FY 2020, which requires, when
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awarding a task or delivery order in an amount greater than the
simplified acquisition threshold, but not greater than $5.5 million,
contracting officers, upon written request from an unsuccessful
offeror, to provide a brief explanation as to why the offeror was
unsuccessful, including the rationale for award and an evaluation of
the significant weak or deficient factors in the offeror's offer.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#771a1e141f16121b18591d16141c0418193710041659101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f994909a91989c9596d793989a928a9697b99e8a98d79e968f">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO08
250. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-007,
Accelerated Payments Applicable to Contracts With Certain Small
Business Concerns
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish an accelerated payment date
for small business contractors, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice, if a specific
payment date is not established by contract. For contractors that
subcontract with small businesses, the proposed rule, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, establishes an accelerated payment date, with
a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice, if: (1) A specific
payment date is not established by contract, and (2) the contractor
agrees to make accelerated payments to the subcontractor without any
further consideration from, or fees charged to, the subcontractor. This
change implements section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). Section 873 amends 31 U.S.C.
3903(a).
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NPRM................................ 06/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81fbe4efe0e8e5e0afe5e4ede6e0e5eec1e6f2e0afe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f051a111e161b1e511b1a13181e1b103f180c1e51181009">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO10
251. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-008,
Prohibition on Criminal History Inquiries by Contractors Prior to
Conditional Offer
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1123 of the NDAA for
FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), which added at 41 U.S.C. 4714 and 10 U.S.C.
2339 prohibitions related to criminal history inquiries on individuals
competing for or applying to work on Federal contracts. Per the
statute, a contractor may not request criminal history record
information on an applicant for a position related to work under a
contract before the contractor has extended a conditional offer to the
applicant for that position. In addition, the Federal Government may
not request criminal history record information on an individual or
sole proprietor who is competing on a Federal Government contract,
unless that individual is the apparently successful offeror. This
proposed rule implements the statutory prohibition and the associated
procedures and exceptions.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90faf5fefef9f6f5e2bef8f1e7f5e3d0f7e3f1bef7ffe6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cfa5aaa1a1a6a9aabde1a7aeb8aabc8fa8bcaee1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO11
252. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-010, Small
Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes to the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Policy Directive issued
(May 2, 2019). The proposed changes include updating FAR 27 to add
reference to the STTR program, revise: definitions, allocation of
rights, protection period, SBIR/STTR rights notice, data rights marking
provisions, and add language to FAR 6.302-5(b) to acknowledge the
unique competition requirements for SBIR/STTR Phase III contracts
permitted by the Small Business Act.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 09/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#167b777e646374773863727279617a775671657738717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bad7dbd2c8cfd8db94cfdeded5cdd6dbfaddc9db94ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO12
253. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-013,
Certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The purpose of this FAR case is to implement the
statutory requirement for certification of women-owned and economically
disadvantaged women-owned small businesses participating in the Women-
Owned Small Business Program (section 825 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015), as implemented by the Small
Business Administration in its final rule published May 11, 2020.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703-605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#acc1cdc0c5dfdfcd82c6c3c2c9dfeccbdfcd82cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8be6eae7e2f8f8eaa5e1e4e5eef8cbecf8eaa5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO17
254. <bullet> Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-016,
Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic Status
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the FAR to
implement statutory requirements as
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implemented by the Small Business Administration's final rule published
October 16, 2020 (85 FR 66146), requiring contractors to rerepresent
its size and economic status for all set-aside orders placed against
full and open multiple award contracts, except those set-aside orders
placed under FAR 8.4.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8bcb9b6b9f6bab7afb5b9b698bfabb9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bfffaf5fab5f9f4ecf6faf5dbfce8fab5fcf4ed">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO18
255. <bullet> Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-001,
Increased Efficiencies With Regard to Certified Mail, In-Person
Business, Mail, Notarization, Original Documents, Seals, and Signatures
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to increase flexibilities and efficiencies
regarding certified mail, in-person business, mail, notarization,
original documents, seals, and signatures using digital and virtual
technology. This would streamline certain essential contracting
procedures.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 10/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 -969-7207,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3f455a515e565b5e115b5a53585e5b507f584c5e11585049"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="700a151e111914115e14151c1711141f301703115e171f06">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO19
256. <bullet> Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-008,
Amendments to the FAR Buy American Act Requirements
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are considering amending the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 8 of Executive Order
14005, Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of
America's Workers. Section 8 requires the Federal Acquisition
Regulatory Council to consider amending the FAR to (1) replace the
component test used to identify domestic end products and domestic
construction materials with a test under which domestic content is
measured by the value that is added to the product through U.S.-based
production or U.S. job-supporting economic activity, (2) increase the
threshold for the domestic content requirement, and (3) increase the
price preferences for domestic end products and domestic construction
materials. DoD, GSA, and NASA are seeking information that will assist
in drafting a proposed rule that will meet the objectives of section 8.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b5d8d4ddc7c0d7d49bc0d1d1dac2d9d4f5d2c6d49bd2dac3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="adc0ccc5dfd8cfcc83d8c9c9c2dac1ccedcadecc83cac2db">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO22
257. <bullet> FAR Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-005;
Disclosure of Beneficial Owner in Federal Contracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 885 and 6403 of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021. Section 885 requires that the Federal Awardee
Performance and Integrity Information System include identifying
information on the beneficial owner of a Federal contractor that is a
corporation. Paragraph (c) of section 6403 directs the FAR to be
changed to require certain offerors to disclose beneficial ownership
information in their offers for contracts over the simplified
acquisition threshold.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fe939f968c8b9c9fd08b9a9a9189929fbe998d9fd0999188"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a575b52484f585b144f5e5e554d565b7a5d495b145d554c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO23
258. <bullet> Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-006,
Prohibition on Requiring Disclosure of Political Contributions
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 735 of Division E of
title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-
260) and similar sections in prior appropriations acts, which prohibit
the Government from recommending or requiring an offeror on a Federal
contract to disclose as a condition of its offer any payments the
offeror has made to a candidate for election for Federal office or to a
political committee.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7386,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d9b3bcb7b7b0bfbcabf7b1b8aebcaa99beaab8f7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="91fbf4fffff8f7f4e3bff9f0e6f4e2d1f6e2f0bff6fee7">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO24
259. <bullet> Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-007,
Maximum Award Price for Certain Sole Source Manufacturing Contracts
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 864 of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021. Section 864 amends the Small Business Act by modifying the
maximum award price for sole source manufacturing contracts to $7
million for the 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically
Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), and Service-Disabled Veteran-
Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs. This rule will change the
current FAR thresholds for the 8(a) and HUBZone programs
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from $7.5 million to the statutory threshold of $7 million. The
thresholds for the WOSB and SDVOSB programs will remain unchanged at
the current FAR $7 million threshold.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/00/21 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7914101a11181c15165713181a120a1617391e0a18571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bad7d3d9d2dbdfd6d594d0dbd9d1c9d5d4faddc9db94ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO25
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Final Rule Stage
260. Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2016-005; Effective
Communication Between Government and Industry
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 887 of the
NDAA for FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92). This law provides that Government
acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry. This change will
permit and encourage Government acquisition personnel to engage in
responsible and constructive exchanges with industry as part of market
research as long as those exchanges are consistent with existing laws
and regulations and promote a fair competitive environment.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 11/29/16 81 FR 85914
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/02/17 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 08/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6dbdfd5ded7d3dad998dcd7d5ddc5d9d8f6d1c5d798d1d9c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f09d99939891959c9fde9a91939b839f9eb0978391de979f86">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN29
261. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-038, Reverse
Auction Guidance
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement policies addressing
the effective use of reverse auctions. Reverse auctions involve
offerors lowering their pricing over multiple rounds of bidding in
order to win Federal contracts. This change incorporates guidance from
the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) memorandum, ``Effective
Use of Reverse Auctions,'' which was issued in response to
recommendations from the GAO report, Reverse Auctions: Guidance is
Needed to Maximize Competition and Achieve Cost Savings (GAO-14-108).
Reverse auctions are one tool used by Federal agencies to increase
competition and reduce the cost of certain items. Reverse auctions
differ from traditional auctions in that sellers compete against one
another to provide the lowest price or highest-value offer to a buyer.
This change to the FAR will include guidance that will standardize
agencies' use of reverse auctions to help agencies maximize competition
and savings when using reverse auctions.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/07/20 85 FR 78815
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/05/21 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 09/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#187b6d6a6c716b367f74776e7d6a587f6b79367f776e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="34574146405d471a53585b425146745347551a535b42">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN31
262. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-005,
Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement 41 U.S.C. 4712,
``Enhancement of Contractor Protection From Reprisal for Disclosure of
Certain Information,'' and makes the pilot program permanent. The pilot
was enacted on January 2, 2013, by section 828 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The rule clarifies
that contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from discharging,
demoting, or otherwise discriminating against an employee as a reprisal
for disclosing to any of the entities such as agency Inspector Generals
and Congress information that the employee reasonably believes is
evidence of gross mismanagement of a Federal contract; a gross waste of
Federal funds; an abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract; a
substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or a
violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract
(including the competition for or negotiation of a contract.) This rule
enhances whistleblower protections for contractor employees by making
permanent the protection for disclosure of the aforementioned
information, and ensuring that the prohibition on reimbursement for
legal fees accrued in defense against reprisal claims applies to both
contractors and subcontractors.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/26/18 83 FR 66223
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/25/19 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 08/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7c1f090e08150f521b10130a190e3c1b0f1d521b130a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ee8d9b9c9a879dc0898281988b9cae899d8fc0898198">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN32
263. Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2016-002, Applicability
of Small Business Regulations Outside the United States
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to support SBA's policy of
including overseas contracts in agency small business contracting
goals. SBA revised its regulation at 13 CFR 125.2, as finalized in its
rule ``Acquisition Process: Task and Delivery Order Contracts,
Bundling, Consolidation'' issued on October 2, 2013, to clarify that
overseas contracting is not excluded from agency responsibilities to
foster small business participation.
In its final rule, SBA has clarified that, as a general matter, its
small business contracting regulations apply
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regardless of the place of performance. In light of these changes,
there is a need to amend the FAR, both to support the changes to SBA's
regulation, and to give agencies the tools they need, especially the
ability to use set-asides to maximize opportunities for small
businesses overseas.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/12/19 84 FR 39793
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/11/19 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#264b474e545344470853424249514a476641554708414950"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bed3dfd6cccbdcdf90cbdadad1c9d2dffed9cddf90d9d1c8">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN34
264. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2016-011, Revision
of Limitations on Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise and standardize the
limitations on subcontracting, including the nonmanufacturer rule, that
apply to small business concerns under FAR part 19 procurements. This
rule incorporates the Small Business Administration's (SBA) final rule
that implemented the statutory requirements of section 1651 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2013. This
action is necessary to meet the Congressional intent of clarifying the
limitations on subcontracting with which small businesses must comply,
as well as the ways in which they can comply. The rule will benefit
both small businesses and Federal agencies. The rule will allow small
businesses to take advantage of subcontracts with similarly situated
entities. As a result, these small businesses will be able to compete
for larger contracts, which would positively affect their potential for
growth as well as that of their potential subcontractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/04/18 83 FR 62540
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/04/19 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2868,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f727e776d6a7d7e316a7b7b7068737e5f786c7e31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e434f465c5b4c4f005b4a4a4159424f6e495d4f00494158">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN35
265. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-014, Use of
Acquisition 360 to Encourage Vendor Feedback
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the solicitation of
contractor feedback on both contract formation and contract
administration activities. Agencies would consider this feedback, as
appropriate, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their
acquisition activities. The rule will create FAR policy to encourage
regular feedback in accordance with agency practice (both for contract
formation and administration activities) and a standard FAR
solicitation provision to support a sustainable model for broadened use
of the Acquisition 360 survey to elicit feedback on the pre-award and
debriefing processes in a consistent and standardized manner. Agencies
will be able to use the solicitation provision to notify interested
sources that a procurement is part of the Acquisition 360 survey and
encourage stakeholders to voluntarily provide feedback on their
experiences of the pre-award process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 07/23/18 83 FR 34820
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 09/21/18 .......................
NPRM................................ 09/15/20 85 FR 57177
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/16/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 08/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#caa9bfb8bea3b9e4ada6a5bcafb88aadb9abe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="187b6d6a6c716b367f74776e7d6a587f6b79367f776e">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN43
266. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-011, Section
508-Based Standards in Information and Communication Technology
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate recent revisions
and updates to accessibility standards issued by the U.S. Access Board
pursuant to section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This FAR
change incorporates the U.S. Access Board's final rule, ``Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines,'' which
published on January 18, 2017. This rule updates the FAR to ensure that
the updated accessibility standards are appropriately considered in
Federal ICT acquisitions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/31/20 85 FR 17831
Correction.......................... 04/16/20 85 FR 21139
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/01/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d4b7b5b9b5a6b5fab2a6b5bab7bda794b3a7b5fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="254644484457440b4357444b464c56654256440b424a53">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN46
267. Federal Regulation Acquisition (FAR); FAR Case 2017-019, Policy on
Joint Ventures
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes
made by the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Mentor
Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Programs, published on July 25, 2016 (81 FR
48557), regarding joint ventures and to clarify policy on 8(a) joint
ventures. The regulatory changes provide industry with a new way to
compete for small business or socioeconomic set-asides using a joint
venture made up of a mentor and a prot[eacute]g[eacute]. The 8(a) joint
venture clarification prevents confusion on an 8(a) joint venture's
eligibility to compete for an 8(a) competitive procurement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/05/20 85 FR 34561
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/04/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 09/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f09d919c99838391de9a9f9e9583b0978391de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="721f131e1b0101135c181d1c1701321501135c151d04">[email protected]</span></a>.
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RIN: 9000-AN59
268. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-020,
Construction Contract Administration
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 855 of the
NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 855 requires, for
solicitations for construction contracts anticipated to be awarded to a
small business, notification to prospective offerors regarding agency
policies or practices in complying with FAR requirements relating to
the timely definitization of requests for equitable adjustment and
agency past performance in definitizing such requests.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/01/20 85 FR 18181
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/01/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman, Procurement Analyst, General
Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone:
202 803-3188, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fb9f9a959ad599948c969a95bb9c889ad59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0165606f602f636e766c606f416672602f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN78
269. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-017,
Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA amended the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 889 (a)(1)(A) of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section
889(a)(1)(A) prohibits the Government from procuring covered
telecommunications equipment and services from Huawei Technologies
Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou
Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any
subsidiaries or affiliates. Provisions have been added to the FAR which
require that an offeror represent at an entity level in SAM, and if
applicable on an offer-by-offer basis, if the offeror will or will not
provide any covered telecommunications equipment or services to the
Government. If an offeror responds in an offer that it will provide
covered telecommunications, the offeror will need to provide additional
disclosures. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/13/19 84 FR 40216
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/15/19 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule.................. 12/13/19 84 FR 68314
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/13/19 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 02/11/20 .......................
End.
Final Rule.......................... 08/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 550-0935,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dcbfbdb1bdaebdf2baaebdb2bfb5af9cbbafbdf2bbb3aa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cfacaea2aebdaee1a9bdaea1aca6bc8fa8bcaee1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN83
270. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-001, Analysis
for Equipment Acquisitions
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the FAR by implementing
section 555 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Reauthorization Act for FY 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254), which requires
equipment to be acquired using the method of acquisition most
advantageous to the Government based on a case-by-case analysis of
costs and other factors. Section 555 requires the methods of
acquisition to be compared in the analysis to include, at a minimum:
(1) Purchase; (2) long-term lease or rental; (3) short-term lease or
rental; (4) interagency acquisition; or, (5) acquisition agreements
with a State or local government. Section 555 exempts certain
acquisitions from this required analysis.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/24/20 85 FR 52081
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/23/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 06/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#026f6b616a63676e6d2c68636169716d6c426571632c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="224f4b414a43474e4d0c48434149514d4c624551430c454d54">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN84
271. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-003,
Substantial Bundling and Consolidation
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement section 863 of the National Defense
Authorization Acts (NDAA) for FY 2016 and the Small Business
Administration (SBA) implementing regulations requiring public
notification of an agency's determination to substantially bundle or
consolidate contract requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/27/20 85 FR 23299
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/26/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana Bowman, Procurement Analyst, DoD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405,
Phone: 202 803-3188, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2d6d3dcd39cd0ddc5dfd3dcf2d5c1d39cd5ddc4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6b0f0a050a4509041c060a052b0c180a450c041d">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN86
272. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-004, Good
Faith in Small Business Subcontracting
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1821 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017 and the Small
Business Administration regulatory changes relating to small business
subcontracting plans. Per section 1821, the final rule provides
examples of activities that would be considered a failure to make a
good faith effort to comply with a small business subcontracting plan.
The rule also requires prime contractors with commercial subcontracting
plans to include indirect costs, with some exceptions, in their
subcontracting plan goals.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/03/20 85 FR 34155
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/03/20 .......................
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Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dana L. Bowman, Procurement Analyst, General
Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone:
202 803-3188, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2d6d3dcd39cd0ddc5dfd3dcf2d5c1d39cd5ddc4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3753565956195558405a56597750445619505841">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN87
273. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-009,
Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) to implement paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 19 (Pub. L. 115-232).
Beginning two years from the enacted date, paragraph (a)(1)(B) of
section 889 prohibits the Government from entering into a contract or
extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any
equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications
equipment and services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE
Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Technology
Company, or Dahua Technology Company, to include any subsidiaries or
affiliates. This FAR rule is needed to protect U.S. networks against
cyber activities conducted through Chinese Government-supported
telecommunications equipment and services. Paragraph (a)(1)(A) of
section 889 is being implemented separately through FAR Case 2018-017.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 07/14/20 85 FR 42665
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 08/13/20 .......................
Interim Final Rule.................. 08/27/20 85 FR 53126
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 09/14/20 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/26/20 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 10/26/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 08/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a7c1c6d5d7c8cbcec4dee7c0d4c689c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2c4a4d5e5c4340454f556c4b5f4d024b435a">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN92
274. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-004,
Application of the MPT to Certain Task and Delivery Orders
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are amending the FAR by implementing
section 826 of the NDAA for FY 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92) which increases
the threshold for requiring fair opportunity on orders under multiple-
award contracts from $3,500 to the micro-purchase threshold, unless an
exception applies. This change applies the word-based threshold to
ensure continued alignment with any future changes to the thresholds.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/22/20 85 FR 67327
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/21/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 208-
4949, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d3bebab0bbb2b6bfbcfdb9b2b0b8a0bcbd93b4a0b2fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="026f6b616a63676e6d2c68636169716d6c426571632c656d74">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO04
275. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-011,
Implementation of FASC Exclusion Orders
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: This rule will amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) to address implementation of issued exclusion orders authorized
by section 202 of the SECURE Technology Act (115 Pub. L. 390), which
amends 41 U.S.C. 1323 by creating the Federal Acquisition Security
Council (FASC) and authorizing the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence to
issue exclusion orders, upon the recommendation of the FASC. These
orders are issued to protect national security by excluding certain
covered products, services, or sources from the Federal supply chain.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/00/21 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 10/00/21 .......................
End.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Supply Chain Risk Management Expert,
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202
357-5805, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#315a5447585f1f57445f5a715642501f565e47"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d4bfb1a2bdbafab2a1babf94b3a7b5fab3bba2">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO13
276. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-012, Scope of
Review by Procurement Center Representatives
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: The purpose of this FAR case is to implement section 1811
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (15
U.S.C. 644(l)(9)(A)), as implemented by the Small Business
Administration's final rule published November 29, 2019 (84 FR 65647).
15 U.S.C. 644(l)(9)(A) allows procurement center representatives to
review solicitations without regard to whether the contract or order is
set aside for small business, or reserved in the case of a multiple-
award contract, or whether the solicitation would result in a bundled
or consolidated contract or order.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule................... 06/00/21 .......................
Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 08/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Malissa Jones, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 703 605-2815,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ea878b868399998bc48085848f99aa8d998bc48d859c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a272b262339392b642025242f390a2d392b642d253c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO16
277. <bullet> Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-003,
Update to Certain Online References in the Far
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to replace FAR references to
Federal Business Opportunities (<a href="http://FBO.gov">FBO.gov</a>) and Wage Determinations Online
(<a href="http://WDOL.gov">WDOL.gov</a>) with the System for Award Management (<a href="http://SAM.gov">SAM.gov</a>), because of
their integration with and increased functionality of <a href="http://SAM.gov">SAM.gov</a>.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 05/00/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/
NASA (FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 501-
1448, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#600315121409134e070c0f160512200713014e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="56352324223f2578313a392033241631253778313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO21
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/NATIONAL
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (FAR)
Completed Actions
278. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2011-001;
Organizational Conflicts of Interest and Unequal Access to Information
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing the proposed rule to
amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Organizational
Conflicts of Interest. The decision not to proceed with a final rule
has been made given the amount of time that has passed since
publication of the proposed rule. Accordingly, this proposed rule is
withdrawn and the FAR case is closed. Consideration of any future
amendments to the FAR related to organizational conflicts of interest
or unequal access to nonpublic information will be accomplished under a
new FAR case.
DoD, GSA and NASA issued a proposed rule on April 26, 2011 to amend
the FAR to include guidance that will help the Government identify and
address circumstances in which a Government contractor has an
organizational conflict of interest. This rule will also provide
safeguards to protect against unequal access to information, which
harms the competitive acquisition process.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 03/19/21 86 FR 14863
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7419151c060116155a0110101b031815341307155a131b02"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ce1ede4fef9eeeda2f9e8e8e3fbe0edccebffeda2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AL82
279. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2012-001;
Performance of Inherently Governmental Functions and Critical Functions
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA were proposing to revise the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement acquisition-related
requirements of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Policy
Letter 11-01, entitled ``Performance of Inherently Governmental and
Critical Functions,'' published September 12, 2011 (65 FR 56227), with
a correction published February 13, 2012 (77 FR 7609). This rule is
withdrawn, and the FAR case closed because further research and
deliberation is required. Any future amendments to the FAR related to
implementing performance of inherently governmental and critical
functions will be accomplished under a new FAR case and RIN.
Completed:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 03/03/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d40444e454c48414203474c4e465e42436d4a5e4c034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4d20242e252c28212263272c2e263e22230d2a3e2c632a223b">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AM41
280. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2013-022; Extension
of Limitations on Contractor Employee Personal Conflicts of Interest
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing the proposed rule to
amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Extension of
Limitations on Contractor Employee Personal Conflicts of Interest. The
decision not to proceed with a final rule was made on the basis that
the requirements of the underlying statute that directed consideration
of a FAR change have been met. Accordingly, this proposed rule is
withdrawn and the FAR case is closed.
DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule on April 2, 2014 to amend
the FAR to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to extend the limitations on contractor
employee personal conflicts of interest to apply to the performance of
all functions that are closely associated with inherently governmental
functions and contracts for personal services. This case is included in
the FAR retrospective review of existing regulations under Executive
Order 13563. Additional information is located in the FAR final plan
(2016), available at: <a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/">https://www.acquisition.gov/</a>.
Completed:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 03/19/21 86 FR 14862
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mahruba Uddowla, Phone: 703 605-2868, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a7cac6cfd5d2c5c689d2c3c3c8d0cbc6e7c0d4c689c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="375a565f454255561942535358405b567750445619505841">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AM69
281. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-023; Federal
Supply Schedule Order Level Material
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
50113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA were proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify the authority to acquire order-
level materials (OLMs) when placing a task order or establishing a
blanket purchase agreement (BPAs) against a Federal Supply Schedule
(FSS) contract. However, the FAR Council agreed that a better course
was for GSA to issue a rule to provide clarity in the General Services
Administration Acquisition Regulation. GSA issued a final rule (83 FR
3275) to clarify the authority to acquire OLMs when placing task or
delivery orders placed against an FSS BPA or contract at 48 CFR 515,
538 and 552. In light of the GSA regulatory action, the FAR rule is now
being withdrawn.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 03/03/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Curtis E. Glover, Phone: 202 501-1448, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#15766067617c663b72797a637067557266743b727a63"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="13706661677a603d747f7c657661537460723d747c65">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AM95
282. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-003;
Individual Sureties
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the kinds of assets that
individual sureties must use as security for their individual surety
bonds. This change implements section 874 of the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for
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FY 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), codified at 31 U.S.C. 9310, Individual
Sureties. Individual sureties will no longer be able to pledge real
property, corporate stocks, corporate bonds, or irrevocable letters of
credit. The requirements of 31 U.S.C. 9310 are intended to strengthen
the assets pledged by individual sureties, thereby mitigating risk to
the Government.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/14/21 86 FR 3682
Final Rule Effective................ 02/16/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#78021d1619111c19561c1d141f191c17381f0b19561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d1abb4bfb0b8b5b0ffb5b4bdb6b0b5be91b6a2b0ffb6bea7">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN39
283. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2015-037,
Definition of ``Information Technology''
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA were proposing to revise the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update the definition of ``information
technology,'' to harmonize the definition with that in the Office of
Management and Budget Memo, M-15-14, entitled Management Oversight of
Federal Information Technology.'' This rule is withdrawn, and the FAR
case closed to allow for discussions to work through differences
between the current FAR definition and the definition in the OMB memo
M-15-14. Any future amendments to the FAR related to the definition of
``information technology'' will be accomplished under a new FAR case
and RIN.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 03/03/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Phone: 202 550-0935, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d1b2b0bcb0a3b0ffb7a3b0bfb2b8a291b6a2b0ffb6bea7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="543735393526357a3226353a373d27143327357a333b22">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN48
284. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2017-018, Violation
of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements With the United States
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 1290(c)(3) of
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017, which
requires an offeror or any of its subsidiaries to certify that it does
not engage in any activity that contributed to or is a significant
factor in the determination that a country is not in full compliance
with its obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation,
and disarmament agreements or commitments in which the United States is
a participating state.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/14/21 86 FR 3677
Final Rule Effective................ 02/16/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#107d79737871757c7f3e7a71737b637f7e507763713e777f66"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0d60646e656c68616223676c6e667e62634d6a7e6c236a627b">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN57
285. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-002,
Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. 137; 51 U.S.C. 20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are withdrawing the proposed rule to
amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled: Protecting Life
in Global Health Assistance. The decision not to proceed with a final
rule has been made because the Presidential Memorandum regarding The
Mexico City Policy,'' dated January 23, 2017, has been revoked by the
Memorandum on Protecting Women's Health at Home and Abroad issued by
President Biden on January 28, 2021. Accordingly, this proposed rule is
withdrawn and the FAR case is closed.
DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a proposed rule on September 14, 2020 to
amend the FAR to implement Presidential Memorandum, ``The Mexico City
Policy,'' issued on January 13, 2017, in accordance with the Department
of State's implementation plan dated May 9, 2017. This rule would
extend requirements of the memorandum and plans to new funding
agreements for global health assistance furnished by all Federal
departments or agencies. This expanded policy would cover global health
assistance to include funding for international health programs, such
as those for HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, malaria, global
health security, and certain family planning and reproductive health.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 03/19/21 86 FR 14863
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: FAR Policy, Phone: 202 969-4075, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83e5e2f1f3ecefeae0fac3e4f0e2ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6600071416090a0f051f2601150748010910">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN62
286. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-016, Lowest
Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 880 of the
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2019 to avoid using lowest price technically acceptable
source selection criteria in circumstances that would deny the
Government the benefits of cost and technical tradeoffs in the source
selection process.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/14/21 86 FR 3679
Final Rule Effective................ 02/16/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael O. Jackson, Phone: 202 208-4949, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#503d39333831353c3f7e3a31333b233f3e103723317e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eb868288838a8e8784c5818a8880988485ab8c988ac58c849d">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN75
287. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-021, Reserve
Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the requirements at
10 U.S.C. 983, which prohibits the award of certain Federal contracts
or grants to institutions of higher education that prohibit Senior
Reserve Officer Training Corps units or military recruiting on campus.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/23/20 85 FR 67619
Final Rule Effective................ 11/23/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92e8f7fcf3fbf6f3bcf6f7fef5f3f6fdd2f5e1f3bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b3c9d6ddd2dad7d29dd7d6dfd4d2d7dcf3d4c0d29dd4dcc5">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN79
288. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2018-023, Taxes-
Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the provisions on
taxes, duties, and fees contained in the Security and Defense
Cooperation Agreement (dated 2014) and the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Status of Forces Agreement (dated 2014) with the Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan. Both Agreements exempt the United States
Government, and its contractors and subcontractors (other than those
who are Afghan legal entities or residents), from paying any tax or
similar charge assessed on activities associated with contracts
performed within Afghanistan. The Agreements also exempt the
acquisition, importation, exportation, reexportation, transportation,
and use of supplies and services in Afghanistan, by or on behalf of the
United States Government, from any taxes, customs, duties, fees, or
similar charges in Afghanistan.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/23/20 85 FR 67623
Final Rule Effective................ 11/23/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Phone: 202 357-5805, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ee5ebf8e7e0a0e8fbe0e5cee9fdefa0e9e1f8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c6ada3b0afa8e8a0b3a8ad86a1b5a7e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN81
289. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-002,
Recreational Services on Federal Lands
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to exempt contracts for seasonal
recreational services and seasonal recreational equipment rental on
Federal lands from the Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements.
This rule implements Executive Order 13838 that was issued on May 25,
2018, and associated Department of Labor final rule published on
September 26, 2018. In accordance with Executive Order 13838, this rule
will not limit Executive Order 13658's coverage of lodging and food
services associated with seasonal recreational services, even when
seasonal recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment
rental are also provided under the same contract.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/23/20 85 FR 67626
Final Rule Effective................ 11/23/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Funk, Phone: 202 357-5805, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#355e50435c5b1b53405b5e755246541b525a43"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a717f6c7374347c6f74715a7d697b347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN85
290. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-010, Efficient
Federal Operations
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA were proposing to revise the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 13834,
``Efficient Federal Operations,'' which directed Federal agencies to
comply with statutory requirements related to energy and environmental
performance in a manner that increases efficiency, maximizes
performance, eliminates unnecessary use of resources, and protects the
environment.
However, Executive Order 13834 was partially revoked by Executive
Order 13990, Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring
Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis. The sections of Executive Order
13834 that remain in effect have no impact on the FAR; therefore, this
rule is withdrawn and the FAR case is closed. Any future amendments to
the FAR related to environmental issues or sustainable acquisition will
be accomplished under a new FAR case and RIN.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 03/03/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hawes, Phone: 202 969-7386, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6a000f0404030c0f1844020b1d0f192a0d190b440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2248474c4c4b4447500c4a43554751624551430c454d54">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN94
291. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2019-016,
Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products and Materials
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13881,
Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials, which
would provide that materials shall be considered to be of foreign
origin if: (A) For iron and steel end products, the cost of foreign
iron and steel used in such iron and steel end products constitutes 5
percent or more of the cost of all the products used in such iron and
steel end products; or (B) for all other end products, the cost of the
foreign products used in such end products constitutes 45 percent or
more of the cost of all the components. In addition, the Executive
order provides that in determining price reasonableness or public
interest, the evaluation factors of 20 percent (for other than small
businesses), or 30 percent (for small businesses) shall be applied to
offers of materials of foreign origin.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/19/21 86 FR 6180
Final Rule Effective................ 01/19/21 .......................
Final Rule Correction............... 02/05/21 86 FR 8308
Final Rule Effective................ 02/05/21 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Phone: 202 969-7207, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#463c2328272f22276822232a212722290621352768212930"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a5dfc0cbc4ccc1c48bc1c0c9c2c4c1cae5c2d6c48bc2cad3">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AN99
292. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2020-006,
Documentation of Market Research
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 that requires
the head of the agency to document the results of market research in a
manner appropriate to the size and complexity of the acquisition.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 10/23/20 85 FR 67623
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Final Rule Effective................ 11/23/20 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Camara Francis, Phone: 202 550-0935, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ddbebcb0bcafbcf3bbafbcb3beb4ae9dbaaebcf3bab2ab"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1774767a7665763971657679747e645770647639707861">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO09
293. <bullet> Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); FAR Case 2021-002,
Increased Efficiencies With Regard to In-Person Business, Mail, and
Signatures
Legal Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C. ch. 137; 51 U.S.C.
20113
Abstract: FAR case 2021-002, Increased Efficiencies with Regard to
In-Person Business, Mail, and Signatures, will be addressed in FAR case
2021-001, Increased Efficiencies with Regard to Certified Mail, In-
person Business, Mail, Notarization, Original Documents, Seals, and
Signatures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Merged With FAR Case 2021-001, Rin 03/10/21 .......................
9000-AO19.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, DOD/GSA/NASA
(FAR), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, Phone: 202 969-7207,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#740e111a151d10155a1011181315101b341307155a131b02"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e544b404f474a4f004a4b42494f4a416e495d4f00494158">[email protected]</span></a>.
RIN: 9000-AO20
[FR Doc. 2021-15101 Filed 7-29-21; 8:45 am]
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